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ECONOMY

Region

Income Group

Population (2022)

GDP per capita (current US$) (2022)

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Year of ratification)

Yes (2008)

Law on persons with disabilities

Additional Laws and Policies relevant to Disability Inclusion

Act No. 2039 of 1982 on the Protection and Welfare of the Disabled Persons

Related World Bank Projects

Nepal: Enhanced Vocational Education and Training - (P104015)

This project focused on strengthening technical education targeted specifically to disadvantaged groups, including persons with disabilities. It supported short-term training for youth aged 16-40, covering 100% of training costs for persons with disabilities.